The Nightlife of Broadway and Press in 1945
A kaleidoscopic review notes praise for Isabel Patterson at notion of Never Ask the End with light reading. Noel Coward shines as electric, while Walter Lippmann, Raymond Bilmar, Paxil Whitman, and Ford Frick receive attention for their work. It also surveys actors, directors, critics, and trends in theater, radio, and the press, naming figures like Katherine Cornell, Anhalt, and Gilbert Moller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. C. McIntyre
T’aterson
Fannie Hurst
A Great American Pilot Who Sleeps in Africa
Will Rogers recalls a Varney Line flight at 205 miles per hour and muses on aviation feats. He praises Captain Jimmy Dickinson for rapid, globe-spanning trips and ties in Hal Roach’s film work and a bold journey across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Varney
Thare
Atros
Fictoria Falls
Miagih
Hal Roach Ab
Seton Pelpice A Tee
Jimmy Dickinson
Mir
Roach
America
Helped by Helen Ends Holden’s Hold Up Night
Helen’s well meant meddling backfires when a hold up on Warren’s trip ends with Warren blaming her for meddling. The pair reconcile after the stolen bag is revealed to have been mended by Holden, revealing a mix of affection and frustration in a tense, late night domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Helen
Warren
Woirren
London
Walley Olden
Esa
Anda Putton
East River
Denver
Tia
Ain
Nils
Kla
Kitten
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Boal America
Cubs
Miami
Cody
Paraguay
World-Wird Road Trip Pilot Roach and Loew Flight Tale
A sprawling reminiscence recalls Jimmy Roach and Edmund Loew, son of Marcus Loew, touring the world by sea plane. They chart Australia China India Mesopotamia Africa to Europe while facing an engine stall. The passage extols Roach as a brave, devoted pilot cherished by wife and children and notes adventures from Roswell to Buenos Aires, the Andes, and beyond with dramatic, sometimes dubious, aviation exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaches
Edmund Loew
Marcus Loew
Loew
Australia
China
Acroas
Europe
Meg
Roach
Biburia
Gap
Dickinson
Santiago
Andes
Humnos Aires
Jimmy
Buenos Aires
Hollywood Hellion letters reveal scandal and jokes
A column of gossip from New York City sources recounts chaotic Hollywood chatter. Notes include a star in hospital after a nervous breakdown aborting an elopement, flirtations with chorus girls, a nephew nursing a black eye, and a bootlegger joke about open stock.
Watta Mann Defeats Dodo Pumpa in Curious Bout
Newspapers describe Watta Mann the Dotted Panther of Ruiftown as undefeated in a quirky ring tale. Dodo Pumpa from Jones town faced Mann with awkward swings and a troublesome right hand. The clash featured slapstick bravado and odd similes as spectators pondered the bout’s oddities and the crowd at Wie Fleachaue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Bugs
Baer
Watta Mann
Ruiftown
X ‘Syewibnaké
Ting
Mann
Dodo Pumpa
Dodo
One Jones Town
Univossal contest between Wotta Mann and Doto Pumps
A chaotic scene at the Santa Fe railroad complaint department centers on Wotta Mann and Doto Pumps. The event follows a complaint about a lost umbrella and involves a overheated exchange, reflecting a disorderly local dispute in Amityville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wotta Mann
Doto
Santa Fe Railroad
Wotta
Dado
Rufftown Idol in a Chaotic Boxing Night
A fragmented boxing tale shows Rufftown Idol fighting a ferocious opponent named Wolln on a ram track. The report recalls rounds with brutal phrases, referee suspicions, and odd crowd commentary about carnations of the sport and a quirky sheriff vibe. The piece ends with garbled lines about Thanksgiving Eve and a copyright notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noel ‘Coward
Colonel Windbergh
Walter ‘Lippman
Raymond J. Bilmars
Tovny- Paxil
Whitman
Hoover
Bally
George ‘M. Cohan
Waldert
Gilbert Moller
Mel the Larlies
Don ‘Herald
Ford Frick
Katherine Cornell
Jnd Anderson
Lawrence J. Anhalt
Gilett
Yves
India
Gordon Sinclair
Deller
Taison
Billy A. Vah
Vincent Lopey
Bey
Shicaga
Waletalon
Wis
Na Atovens
Chienya
Crite
New York
Huviot
Gershwin
Tak Peart
Rein
Eal
King David
Federal Land Bank
Fadorewski
Stata
Alresty
Amy Leslie
Chicago
Frank
Buck
American Spectator
Beatrice’ Tuille
Weel
Alexander Woollcott
George
Kaufman
CMC
J. W. Garey
Bronx City Journal
Shap Otie
Wilelt Vathtée
Ovste-Fatious Conedida
Billy B. “van
Brantey Gibson
College
Od. Gibson
Arb
Jimmy Walker
Tammany
Ig Novili
Carolina
Oyel
T *Chillin Struts
Onyright
Menrue
Will Rogers
Mr. Holden
Imarry
Joan
Geo
Anaha
Mrew
Devil
Ike
Iale
Bel
Grant Beott
Warton
Jove
Luma
Wirren
Syndicate
Northwestern
Shhe
Uned
Mr. Roach
Erle Fedley
Asid
Mexico
John P
Medbury
MR. Mutter
New York City
Henry Ford
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
George Bagoroli
Kalmar
Ruby
Ann-Pay
Control
Jimmny Finlayson
Edinburg
Tis
Moving Picture
Ming
Beni
Ina
Jones
Boutve
Einstein
Doda
Damon Ruoyon
B. Kernan
Amityville
Eee
Wolln
Prac
Tice
Bush
Eos
Walla
Arizona Sheriff's Posse
Ife
Watly. Sae
King Faas
Tym
Tre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!